Introduction:
Why
is it important for health and wellness professionals to develop
psychologically, spiritually and physically? What areas do you need to develop
to achieve the goals you have for yourself?
It is important for
health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and
physically. Most health professionals are in the business to teaching others
how to develop in these ways. Therefore, it is important that these
professionals set an example by being what they are teaching. Health
practitioners must lead a life of integral health and evolve as the path
changes. They must expand their knowledge and learn about the most recent
research, new techniques, and emerging therapies (Dacher, 2006). Professionals must be developed
psychologically to help their patients/clients deal with stressors and the
change necessary for reaching their goals. Health and wellness professionals
must have a spiritual understanding of both themselves and their patient/client
in order to help them grow spiritually and prepare for the journey towards
integral health, happiness and wholeness. Finally, health care professionals
must practice what they preach when it comes to physical activity and development.
It is much easier to learn and be coached from someone who is physically fit
when they are expecting results from you. I need to develop myself
psychologically, spiritually and physically. Life is ever changing and we need
to change and adapt to these changes. Stress will always be a part of my life
as a single, working mother. I must learn to deal with the stressors so that I
can focus and live peacefully. Physically, I need to spend more time
exercising. I want to set a good example for my children. Perhaps spending time
playing outside with them would help to increase my physical activity and
promote healthy habits in them.
Assessment:
How
have you assessed your health in each domain? How do you score your wellness
spiritually, physically, and psychologically?
Spiritually, I would
rate myself at a 5. I have a lot to learn about spirituality and how it can
improve my life and my inner peace.
Physically, I would
rate myself at an 8. I am in good shape for my age, but need to spend more time
exercising. Daily exercise needs to be improved.
Psychologically, I
would rate myself at a 7. I have learned so much in this class about meditation
and stress reduction and have implemented this into my daily life.
Goal
development:
List
at least one goal you have for yourself in each area, Physical, Psychological
(mental health) and Spiritual.
Daily exercise is a
goal that I have set for myself. I would like to start walking for 30 minutes
per day and adding strength training and toning 3 days a week for optimal
health.
Meditation will be a
part of my daily life. I believe that through meditation I can improve my
mental health. This, in turn, will help me find outer peace and turn it inward
to find inner peace. This inner peace will help to improve my spirituality.
Spiritually, I need to
connect more with my inner self. This can be achieved by adding relaxation
exercises to my daily/weekly routine.
Practices
for personal health:
What
strategies can you implement to foster growth in each of the following domains;
Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual. Provide at least two examples of
exercises or practices in each domain. Explain how you will implement each
example.
In all of the domains,
I can foster growth through focus and dedication. I will dedicate more time to
myself to help improve physically, psychologically and spiritually. I can set
goals to walk daily and play outside with my children to improve my physical
self. I can practice breathing exercises and meditation to help foster growth
psychologically. I have been practicing taking deep breathes when stressors
arise and found that I become relaxed and can deal better with the situation.
Spiritually, I can foster growth through relaxation exercises and yoga
practice. These exercises can improve my focus and inner development.
Commitment:
How
will you assess your progress or lack of progress in the next six months? What
strategies can you use to assist in maintaining your long-term practices for
health and wellness?
I can assess my
progress in the next six months by keeping a journal and using an activity
tracker. My Fitness Pal is a great tracker to use for tracking physical
activity. I can utilize this tool to print reports to check my progress.
Spiritually and psychologically, I can keep track of my moods in relation to
events or stress that is occurring at a specific time. My acknowledging my
feelings in a situation, I can assess how I handle the situations and my growth
in these domains.
Reference:
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral Health: The Path to
Human Flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications, Inc.
